Have you read of the wise woman in Proverbs 14? She is a woman who goes to great lengths to establish her home, build up her family and create something beautiful.
Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.” Prov. 14:1
Over the next few days I want to take a look at the wise woman. I have been reading about her recently and she has thoroughly captivated me.
We will look at what she does do. We will look at what she doesn’t do. And, in contrast we will compare her with, and take a detailed look at the foolish woman who by her carelessness and idleness tears down her home.
An Encouragement
As a homemaker, you have the incredible opportunity to build a family and an estate (an estate!) that will be to our LORD’s glory, as well as the profit of others for years to come. This is not only your privilege, it is your choice.
It is your choice alone to be wise and build up your home.
In your home it is your choice to:
- Be productive
- Be attentive
- Be creative
- Speak with kindness
- Build others up
- Train your children
- Educate your children well
- Love your husband
- Serve your family
- Offer hospitality
…and the list goes on and on. Can you grasp the potential this wise woman has?
A Warning
Simply put; forsake the foolish.
Forsake the foolish, and live, and go in the way of understanding. Proverbs 9:6
We’ve never driven through a neighborhood and seen a wife literally tearing her house apart with her bare hands. Metaphorically, however, the foolish woman is tearing down her home. Plank by plank, and shingle by shingle, the foolish woman tears down her home by:
- Her neglect
- Her laziness and selfishness
- Her poor time management
- Her being distracted
- Her addiction to technology
- Her lack of discipline
- Her lack of self-control
- Her negativity
- Her sharp tongue
- Her lack of interest
…this can go on and on as well. Writing this out grieves my heart. We’ve all been lazy and selfish at times. But to know that we are choosing characteristics from the list above every day?
No. No more.
Choose Ye This Day
And you? Which do you choose? Even without reading the rest of the posts I am preparing for you, which do you choose? The wise woman who builds her home and leaves a Godly legacy, or the foolish woman who leaves ruin and decay?
Choose to be wise. Choose to live wisely. Choose to forsake the foolish. Choose, each day and each hour to live the victorious life.
… we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. Romans 8:37
Next time I will share why it is we want to intentionally choose to live as wise women. Why we should want to make that effort each day.
Read part 2 here: Why Make The Daily Effort to be a Wise Woman?
For pinning:
Beautifully written! Coming off of a busy weekend I am tempted to choose self pity and neglect the work that needs to be done in recovering my home. Thank you for pointing me to God’s Word and to not choose the foolish. Looking forward to the rest of this series!! 🙂
It’s is such a common temptation! Thank you for your encouragement 😀
Hi Sister! I so enjoy the wisdom that God has blessed you with. I often watch your homemaking DVDs as a reminder to me having been raised in this world. The Lord has graciously blessed us with 8 children, one due next month and the oldest is 10. My husband is gone 4 out of 7 days working so I have a big load to carry when he’s away. I would really appreciate your advice if you have a moment. I know that we are in God’s will and that brings me peace. I absolutely LOVE my job. If you would offer any encouragement, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks ?
Keep up your prayer life, First and foremost, and Stay in the Word of the Lord, as these two acts will serve you better than anything.
Self discipline is key and organization of home, time and activities will remove stress.
Thank you! I CANNOT give what I have not received, therefore I rise early to meet with the King in His Word and prayer. This is the driving of my day. He must increase and I must decrease. Thank you Sister. ?
Hi Megan,
Congratulations on your newest arrival next month! I pray the LORD blesses you with an easy labor and delivery 🙂
You have a lot of little ones! Praise God! You are in a season where you will want to run a simple home with little clutter. I would suggest setting up a simple routine, if you haven’t already, that lets everyone know what to do and generally when (before breakfast, after lunch, etc).
Simple meals, chores for the older children, reduce trips to town, etc.
Lots of time with you, interacting, correcting and such.
You are blessed!
Jennifer, thank you so much for your response! I nearly wept as I have no godly counsel in this season of my life. I will be diligent to take heart what you and Jan said. Thank you! Thank you! ?
Hi Jennifer,
Thank you for the encouragement and yes I have been building my home for years now. I’m a stay home mom, married for 25 years and have 2 children. I came from a culture that likes to cook, decorate and practice hospitality. My mom taught me those homey things. I’m trying to slowly teach my daughter same things- turning her heart to home. I love reading your article, keep posting them. More power to you.
Love this article!! Please pray for me as I deal constantly with trying not to have a critical and sharp tongue and a short temper. I hate it when I do these things!
Such an amazing and timeless and timely message needed for our youthful minds to know it’s an honor and serious business to build it only herself her kids and be the best and right supporting role amongst many vital backbone tasks needed to uphold such a good and wholesome home. A culture of godly manners will surely bring prosperity to honor the lords name as a unit in one flesh!